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2 weeks ago | reportafrique.com | Kelvin Felix

Businessman and socialite Emeka Okonkwo, widely known as E-Money, has publicly urged Nigerians to refrain from spraying or throwing the Naira and other currencies at parties, emphasizing that such actions are legally prohibited. In an Instagram post on Thursday, E-Money highlighted the directive from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which explicitly states that money should not be discarded or sprayed during celebrations.

2 weeks ago | reportafrique.com | Kelvin Felix

Ethel Caterham, a British woman from Hampshire, has officially become the world’s oldest living person at the age of 115, following the passing of 116-year-old Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas. This milestone was confirmed by reputable research organizations, including the US-based Gerontological Research Group (GRG) and the LongeviQuest database. Born on August 21, 1909, in a small village in Hampshire, Caterham was the second youngest of eight siblings.

2 weeks ago | reportafrique.com | Kelvin Felix

The Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), a digital trading platform embroiled in allegations of scamming over 600,000 Nigerians of approximately N1.3 trillion, has resumed activities and introduced new withdrawal options aimed at restoring investor confidence. Despite the ongoing investigations into the alleged financial misconduct, the platform is allowing new user registrations, trading, and profit withdrawals.

2 weeks ago | reportafrique.com | Kelvin Felix

The Federal Government has announced plans to commence the verification process for scholars under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scheme, with the exercise scheduled to begin on May 3, 2025. The notice, obtained by reporters on Wednesday, specifies that the verification will take place at the Nigerian Embassy in Moscow from May 3 to May 9, 2025.

2 weeks ago | reportafrique.com | Kelvin Felix

Ogun State Chief Magistrate Court in Ifo Local Government Area has handed down a three-month jail term to renowned street-hop artist Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, or an alternative fine of N30,000. The musician was convicted of assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. Portable’s arrest occurred in March 2023 after he reportedly physically attacked a police inspector and hindered officers attempting to serve him with an arrest warrant.